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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,294.62, 24,435.85 and 6,430.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,294.62, 24,435.85 and 6,430.62 is: 9,643.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,294.62 : 24,435.85 = 6,430.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,294.62/24,435.85 = 6,430.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,294.62x = 24,435.85 × 6,430.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,294.62x = 157,137,665.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,137,665.73/16,294.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,643.53

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